This Illinois fluorite specimen from the Minerva No. 1 Mine (Ozark-Mahoning No. 1 Mine) has numerous noteworthy qualities. First and foremost is its color, which is a crucial characteristic of fluorite specimens. The blue and purple zoning present in this specimen is bright and vibrant, as expected of a high-quality specimen. Additionally, the specimen is a generous size, with its main cube measuring over 57mm. It is becoming increasingly rare to find a fluorite specimen of this caliber, as most productive fluorite mines in the district have been closed for several decades.
MINERAL DIMENSIONS
50.8 x 57.2mm (2.25 x 2 inches)
MINERALS ON SPECIMEN:
Fluorite
LOCALITY
Minerva No. 1 Mine (Ozark-Mahoning No. 1 Mine), Ozark-Mahoning group, Cave-in-Rock, Hardin County, Illinois, USA
All specimens include a label bearing the mineral name and origin as well as provenance label(s) for the specimen, if any. Stand not included.
Note: Each piece is handpicked for quality and uniqueness.
